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Clubs,Societies & Regular Meetings 1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon. 6pm - Anchor Boys. Tues.

6pm - B and Club. Wed. 6:30pm - Gymnastics. Fri. 6pm - Juniors & 7:20pm Company. Sun. 10am - Bible class. Contact Alan McIntosh 832999 THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND BANFF & MORAY Promoting the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.

Varied annual programme of events. Ring the secretary on 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings. Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Contact William G Flett 832082 BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Monday & Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm excluding June.

Contact Mr D G Roberts 840861

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BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Meets Saturdays 10am-12noon for training, Linzee Gordon Park.

BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB West Church Street, Buckie.

Tel: 832521 CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB Provides a service to anyone who is interested in Bowling and Tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls and shoes all available.

Contact Sandra Douglas 840118 FINDOCHTY BOWLING CLUB Our carpet bowling group meets Fridays, Nov - March, 6:30pm 9pm at Findochty Primary School.

New members & beginners welcome! Call Ian Miller 832708 GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch are looking for new branch volunteers. If interested, please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts tel: 01309 694866 GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tuesdays 7pm - 9.30pm, King Memorial Hall, Grange. Contact Chris Lancaster 870622 KEITH AND DISTRICT SILVER BAND Practice night, Sunday 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith.

Contact Wendy Jones 887529 or visit www.keithsilverband.org KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUP Meet on Wednesdays 10.30am 1pm in St Rufus Hall, Keith.

Contact Evalyne tel: 886913 or Maureen tel: 886020 for details

Contact Margaret Adam 887921 KEITH TANG SOO DO New classes, 5.30pm - 7pm Royal British Legion. Contact Steve & Rosemary Reeve tel: 01542 886500 KEITH TENNIS CLUB Club nights on Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm, April to Oct. Contact Keith Gray tel: 886242 LGBT MORAY Social networking for bisexual, transgender, lesbian & gay people in Moray. 1st Tues & 4th Thurs 7.30pm @ The Muckle Cross, High St, Elgin; 3rd Sat 10.30am Time Out Café, High St, Forres. Tel: 07598418638 or email: lgbtmoray@gmail.com MARACAIBO Over 50’s club. Thursdays 1.30 4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith.

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

Join us for social ride outs, fundraisers and more. Contact Tracey Scott tel: 07928 444376 or visit www.mcmc.org.uk MULBEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 4th Jan. 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mulben Hall. All welcome. Contact Margaret Rhynas tel: 860208 NIKKI’S AEROBICS Exercise class at Longmore Hall, Keith on Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm

KEITH BOWLING CLUB Open April - September, weather permitting. Short carpet bowls indoor September to April. Call Hazel MacAngus-Gerrard 887452

‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’ CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE Caring for someone affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health issues and feel that it’s having an impact on you and the rest of your family? Call 01343 555031 Anonymity if required

KEITH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Tuesday & Thursday afternoons at Keith Community Centre.

QUARRIERS EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed each month. 6:30 - 8pm

tel: 01309 690063

at Riverside Christian Church Hall, Buckie. Provides sufferers & carers the opportunity to socialise. Call Tara or Christine 01309 675900 or 07871151198.

ROTARY CLUB OF BUCKIE Mondays 5.30pm for 6pm.

Marine Hotel, Buckie. www.rotaryclubofbuckie.org.uk ROYAL BURGH OF CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB 1st Tuesday each month 7pm.

For the welfare of the elderly in Cullen. Contact Bunty Gardiner 840653 THE LOFT YOUTH PROJECT Drop-in sessions for S1 - S6, Fridays 7pm till 10pm. Contact Sharon Duncan tel: 886630 WALKMORAY We are recruiting Volunteer Health Walk Leaders to lead short, social, low-level walks (daytime & evenings)in Buckie and Keith. For details contact Debbie Barron 01343 567172.

WESTERN FRONTASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in the WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

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In last month’s Editor’s View I mentioned that Winter seemed to be ‘hanging on’. Well - at the time of writing we still seem to clinging desperately to the Winter snaps.

Still, for any sun lovers out there it appears that ‘down south’ is not much better! Not that we should seek to gain pleasure from the discomfort of others but that sometimes it feels good to know that we are not alone!!

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Pastoral letter and Church Meetings In Galatians chapter 2 Paul wrote:- “Is it not clear to you that to go back to that old rulekeeping, peer-pleasing religion would be an abandonment of everything personal and free in my relationship with God? I refuse to do that, to repudiate God's grace. If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then Christ died unnecessarily.” (The Message)

Paul was facing a problem. The church in Galatia, modern day Turkey, had accepted the Gospel of Grace, that you were saved by faith in Jesus Christ. However others had visited who were convinced that Christianity was just a sect of Judaism so you had to obey all the Jewish laws as well. In this letter Paul refutes that claim saying that if salvation could come about by keeping the

law then Christ’s death was not necessary.

We still face this problem today.

Many find it hard to accept the grace of God. Many find it hard to receive that grace unconditionally. They are looking for a catch, they are looking for someone to say you are saved by grace but…. However the good news of the Gospel is that there is no “but.” We are saved by grace and grace alone, if you will just believe in Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. This is why Paul often talks about the freedom of the Gospel. You are no longer enslaved by laws but are free to live, and that, remember, is one of the things that Jesus himself said, that he came to give us life and that, in abundance. He did not come that we might simply go on existing but that we might live. So many

All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie Parish Eucharist on Sundays at 11am. Contact Canon Jeremy Paisey on 832312 Buckie Baptist Church Sunday services at 11am & 5.45pm with Rev. Vincent MacDougall. Call the Church on 836041. Children welcome.

Buckie Church of Christ Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am and morning worship at 11:00am. Call 834696. Children welcome.

Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square Sunday worship at 11am & 6pm. Contact Mrs Elizabeth Reid on 831907 Buckie Salvation Army Sunday services at 10.30am & 6pm and others during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan on 823790 Buckie South & West, C of S, High Street Sunday worship at 11:30am including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alan Macgregor 833775 or email buckiesouwester@btconnect.com Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha, Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Tel: 831176 Cullen & Deskford C of S 1st Sunday of the month, Hall Church at

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people go through life simply existing, like living automatons and yet that is not God’s will for your life. That is not what he created you to be and do. He wants you to live!

When was the last time you felt really alive? You know what it is like. All your nerves are tingling, adrenaline is flowing through your body and you cannot wipe that stupid grin off your face! I want to invite you to come back to life! Put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and in his grace.

You will find not only life but also God’s purposes for your life and you will be more fulfilled and more alive than you ever dreamed it was possible to be.

God Bless you!

Rev Graham Crawford Lossiemouth St. James

11am (followed by soup & sweet), every other Sunday, Auld Kirk at 10.30am & the 2nd & 4th Sundays, Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12noon.

Contact Sheila Sellar on 840760 or email sasellar@btinternet.com Cullen Methodist Church, Buckie Sunday morning worship at 11am. Contact Ian Burnett, Secretary to Church Council on 840234 Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckie Sunday worship and Sunday School at 10am. Contact Rev. Dr Alan Macgregor 833775 or email enziekirk@btconnect.com Findochty Church of Scotland Sunday Worship at 9.45am. All welcome. Contact David Pirie on 834123 Findochty Methodist Church Sunday fellowship at 11am Holy Trinity, Keith Family Eucharist Service on Sundays at 11.30am Call 882782 or email david.loma@lsaweb.net This is listed alphabetically from A to H and will be regularly be rotated.

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk and we may print this in future issues.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 5TH OF MARCH 2012 OF KEITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

POLICE MATTERS There were 26 recorded crimes in Keith which included :1 dishonesty 9 disorder crimes 5 road traffic offences The remainder were undetected crimes of theft of diesel, metal and tools at rural properties.

Anyone with information can contact 0845 600 5 700 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 or call in at Keith police station.

Sergeant Black and JM took up the subject of the numerous letters that have been printed in the local Banffie in recent weeks.

Sergeant Black pointed out that the issues raised in the letters are not nearly as bad as they are being portrayed. These issues have been happening for many years – the cars going around the circuit in Keith with loud exhausts. He stressed that issues that are reported are being dealt with by the police. People reporting also need to give a registration number if it’s related to an anti social driving aspect. There is a big problem with litter being thrown out of cars in the town. It was also said that the people responsible for the behavior are not educated and probably are not aware that they are causing bother. Do they read the local papers? Might be an idea to go to schools etc and even to MacDonald’s (where a lot of the rubbish is coming from) to hand out leaflets to drivers of cars. Another place that has litter dropped is the Factory Shop car park.

There will be a meeting with local action groups and other relevant interested agencies set up. Question was asked if the CCTV is in Operation. Sergeant Black said that they were and he took three residents to Elgin to view the CCTV. There were no signs of any anti social behavior when shown the CCTV. It is not happening all the time. JM said that since losing the youth workers from the streets this has had an

impact on anti social behavior. There will also be anti social behavior driving operation coming soon again.

If you see someone using a mobile phone whilst driving you can report them with their registration number to the police. A letter of warning will be sent to the offender.

Motorbikes at the Den and Dunnyduff woods are still ruining the tracks. Police are aware. NC reported that two jeeps have been seen up the Dunnyduff woods and trees have been cut down and a fence has also been wrecked. Walkers are complaining of the damage. SC and CL will investigate. SC thought it may well be work that is being carried out by contractors which NC disagreed with.

Treasurer Report – MC gave a treasurers report. It was decided to give money from the account to the Jubilee Gala which is being held at either the Simpson park or Kynoch park. Councillors agreed to give a donation for the running costs to this event.

There are talks to get the Gala up and running next year.

Diane soon to discuss the matter.

CORRESPONDENCE There is a consultation on affordable housing. JM will bring it along to the next meeting and reply to it.

SC wrote to the Council regarding a manhole cover that needs to be seen to in the town.

The repairs to the Auld Brig - Craig Wilson the Heritage Officer, will be contacted to discuss the way forward with this matter. It is the oldest used bridge in Moray. The Community Asset Transfer Seminar to be held at Elgin Town Hall - 20th March – 9 am to 2.30pm

Community Unit Workshop – Keith Community Centre – Weds 20th March 6.3pm0 – 9.30pm JCC – Community engagement seminar JM, CC and IC will try to go to this meeting.

Linda Adam has advised that there is free website design available. JM thought she could set up a facebook page for KCC. JM read out changes to Street Traders License – she went through the questions with councillors and replied to the questionnaire.

Newmill post office is closing it is hoped temporarily. The present owner is retiring due to health reasons.

The planting of a tree to mark the Queen’s Golden Jubilee will either be planted at the Matthew Stewart Gardens or Scotscraig Gardens.

MATTERS ARISING The yellow box to go on the junction at A96/ A95 is to be painted within the next couple of weeks. The Banff road junction is to be reviewed again as the new Primary School is up and running. There is a lot more traffic coming along Banff Road now. Pelican crossing was suggested at Banff Road. The Lane going down School Road to Drum road will be reviewed again as there are a lot of children now walking down the lane as well as traffic. Cars are seemingly not using the drop off point at the top of Drum road. JM thought this was to be used by SFL staff only. (support for learning) Lollipop person could go up to School Road. GC still looking into the option of a path from School Road to Church Road through the old Green School. JM told Councillors that councillor DH has handed in her resignation but hoped to speak to

Jane Martin Ian Cattanach Carol Cowie Margaret Robson Stewart Cree Charlie Lawson Nancy Cruickshank Marguerite Cruickshank Ron Shepherd

Buckie Community Council Meets third Tuesday each month (excluding July) 7pm Town House West.

Contact: Gordon Cowie (Secretary) tel: 831956

Strathisla Community Council Meets first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and August) Keith Community Centre Contact: (Secretary) 01542 870727

OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS

Keith Community Council: Meets first Monday of each month (excluding January/August) 7pm at Keith Community Centre. Contact: Diane Halley (Secretary) tel: 886640

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Local Holidays, School Term Dates &Useful Numbers Local Holidays Spring Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Queens Diamond Jubilee Buckie Holiday § Buckie Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday § Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday §

Mon. 4th June 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Tues. 5th June 2012 Mon. 11th June 2012 Mon. 30th July 2012 Mon. 6th Aug. 2012 Mon. 13th Aug. 2012 Mon. 10th Sept. 2012 Mon. 15th Oct. 2012 Mon. 15th Oct. 2012

St Andrews Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday

Fri. 30th Nov. 2012 Tues. 25th Dec. 2012 Wed. 26th Dec. 2012 Tues. 1st Jan. 2013 Wed. 2nd Jan. 2013

* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bank holiday § includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie ‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart

School Term Dates for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive) Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012 Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012

In-service Closure Winter Term Ends Spring Term Starts Mid-term Holiday Mid-term Holiday Spring Term Ends Good Friday Holiday Summer Term Starts May Day Holiday

Tuesday 20th November 2012 Fri. 21st December 2012 Monday 7th January 2013 Friday 15th February 2013 Monday 18th February 2013 Thursday 28th March 2013 Friday 29th March 2013 Monday 15th April 2013 Monday 6th May 2013

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SCHOOLS Botriphnie Primary School ............................01542 810207 Cluny Primary School....................................01542 831417 Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221 Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279 Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287 Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802 Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113 Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977 Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476 Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788 Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288 Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198 Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244 Rothiemay Primary School .......................... 01466 711220 St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339 St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256 Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605 Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461 Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611 DOCTORS Ardach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555 Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577 Seafield & Cullen Medical Group...................01542 835577 Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000 SpotLight on Buckie, Keith & District

DENTISTS The Keith Dental Practice ............................(01542) 886251 Buckie Dental Practice ................................(01542) 831163 PHARMACIES Bairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512 Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533 Cullen Pharmacy............................................01542 840220 Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268 Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321 W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116 Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147 Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841 Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Keith Community Centre................................01542 882222 Keith Swimming Pool ....................................01542 882222 Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174 Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223 Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222 Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500 Registrar ........................................................01542 885525 Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423 Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222 Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

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" A few weeks ago I was tasked with judging the Rothes 'Tattie Bogle' competition. For Scots spikkers out there that will require no explanation but for the uninitiated it is the good Scots word for a scarecrow! " Judging competitions always gets me worried.

After all you are likely to please few and disappoint many! However, the Rothes folk are forgiving in that respect and also very talented at making tattie bogles."

" A big congratulations to the organisers of this year's Speyside Whisky Festival. I had the pleasure of participating in part of it and it was great to see so many visitors from all over the world.

" With those visitors going home and extolling the virtues of Moray we can only continue to benefit more and more from a fantastic festival."

Angus Robertson MP

Richard Lochhead MSP

We are aware that the coverage of SpotLight on Buckie, Keith & District does not match exactly the constituency areas of MPs and MSP’s and as such the above Blogs represent the greater proportion of the population of this area.

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MAY 30 wednesday tannahill weavers @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ10 / ÂŁ8 concessions / ÂŁ6 u16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com

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mario big band 8pm at arradoul swri hall, buckie. tickets ÂŁ5 & includes the usual refreshments. call janet on 01542 850420 or margaret on 01542 840367 for more info. charity no. sc026753 highland hospice cabaret evening & fashion show at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk for tickets and more info tracking and the art of seeing the unseen 7pm 9pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. hone your tracking skills & discover how to see the unseen on this guided walk. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org. free event. jake coganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;parcel of roguesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tour @ the loft 8pm, the loft, east grange farm, kinloss, forres, IV36 2UD. call 01343 850111 or visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

1 friday - 3 sunday northern roots festival held on bogbain farm, a short hop from inverness city centre, offering an enticing mix of folk, roots and country acts including blazinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fiddles and the groanbox boys. for more info visit www.northernrootsfestival.co.uk

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Carer Support Service (Moray) Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray) supports people of all ages who look after a family member, friend or neighbour who suffers from an illness, disability or misuses alcohol or drugs.

“People often know they need help, but don't know what help would make a difference.

Quarriers will listen to your concerns and worries and work with you to help identify what support would make the biggest difference and then help you to access that support.”

Susan Leonard, Project Manager

Come and join us at our new premises on 20th June between 1 and 3pm. Relax and enjoy some free pampering sessions, discover simple ways to get healthier and make caring a bit easier and enjoy some tea and cake. For more information just give us a call.

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National Carers Week Celebration

Forres Tesco car park on Friday 22nd June from 10am - 3pm. If you need some information or feel free to pop in.

JUNE 2012 continued diamond jubilee garden party & strawberry teas @ brodie castle 1:30pm - 4pm. with entertainment by the truly terrible orchestra and tony baxter. an afternoon of light hearted fun, children's games & crafts. www.nts.org.uk/events or 0844 493 2156

2 saturday - 3 sunday cawdor castle garden tours 11am & 2pm. included in normal gardens ticket. enquiries & ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com

3 sunday motorfun 12pm - 5pm, cooper park, elgin. organised by the rotary club of elgin. free event offers a new cars motor show, classic and vintage cars, "show and shine" cars, motorbikes, live entertainment, with bands, stalls and more. visit www.elginrotary.co.uk.

5 tuesday wildlife jubilee 11am - 4pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. free event with activities & entertainment for all ages. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org.

14 thursday primal scream @ ironworks 7pm. for tickets or info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

15 friday cal @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com nairn music presents christina lawrie (piano) and marcus barcham-stevens 7:30pm, nairn community & arts centre. playing handel, schumann, debussy & more. tickets £18 / members £14 / students £2. call 01667 453476

16 saturday absolute elvis for ironworks 7pm. seated. tickets or info tel: 08717894173 / www.ironworksvenue.com sansum fundraising night at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk ivan drever @ the loft 8pm, the loft, east grange farm, kinloss, forres, IV36 2UD. call 01343 850111 or visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

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9 saturday nts, banff and moray members' centre coffee morning 10am - 12noon, holy trinity church hall, elgin. plants, cake & candy, bottle & white elephant stalls, raffle. all proceeds to leith hall & brodie castle. environmental & health theme day 10am - 4pm, elgin city centre. themed market, fitness demo and much more. visit www.elginbid.co.uk for more info

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Cawdor Castle is proud to welcome the BBC Antiques Roadshow on Thursday 21st June. The Roadshow was last in Inverness-shire in 1995.

Cawdor Castle, a magical place steeped in history is the ideal location for a show, renowned for uncovering history. As is frequently the case we envisage that the crowds attending will bring their precious trinkets, artefacts and memorabilia, that will no doubt unveil a hidden gem from years gone by, or perhaps a dormant heirloom with high value that will bring a smile to the owner’s face.

Walking round this 14th century Castle one is fascinated by the history, stories and atmosphere of the home of the Thanes of Cawdor – mentioned

by Shakespeare in his play Macbeth. There is also the added pleasure of reading through the late Lord Cawdor’s room notes that will certainly amuse the reader.

The event will be an exciting day for all involved and attending. The stunning gardens will be in full flower giving spectators and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the hard work of our Cawdor Castle gardeners.

Cawdor Castle and Gardens will be open to the public until Sunday 30th September, daily from 10am to 5pm.

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More information on our website - bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow Antiques Roadshow asks for 14 days notice if you need a sign language interpreter.

Bring your treasures to the experts on the day. If you have large pieces of furniture and/or bulky antiques you’re unable to carry, we may be able to help. Write now enclosing your address, telephone number and a photograph, if possible.

Closing date for letters / emails: Tuesday 12th June Antiques Roadshow, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LR. Email: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk

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21 thursday bbc antiques roadshow 9:30am - 4:30pm in the grounds of cawdor castle. enquiries and ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com

21 thursday - 24 sunday moray walking festival 2pm - 3:30pm. a short guided walk every day along a fully accessible path, and anyone who wants to can join a longer route. along the way look out for some of the amazing wildlife that spey bay has to offer, including dolphins, seals, ospreys and wading birds. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org for more info.

bellie kirk, fochabers. this venue is particularly appropriate since the famous fiddler wm marshall (1748 - 1833) from fochabers is buried in the old bellie kirkyard. for details of times & tickets see notices.

29 friday ten tonne dozer @ flanagans bar 8pm, elgin. a night of hard rocking! supported by ‘semperfi’ and ‘slave system’. email thesyndicate2008@btinternet.com or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 for more info. ‘the marvel of peru’ @ brodie castle 7:30pm. james ross & friends perform baroque music. tickets £10. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844 493 2156

30 saturday showstopperz at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email

22 friday alive ministry : worship in the city @ ironworks 6:30pm. feat. hillsong london, bluetree & lz7. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com right lines productions presents ‘from these parts’ 7:30pm at deskford community centre. a scottish alien abduction comedy that explores the changing population in the highlands. tickets £9 / £7. for info & tickets call 07779 33897. charity concert - ‘music sacred & secular’ 7:30pm at burghead parish church, grant st, burghead. feat. david french (organ) & the raf kinloss voluntary brass band. tickets at the door. £5 adults / £3.50 cons.

22 friday - 23 saturday mellow yellow - ‘bugsy & blousy’ at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

23 saturday - 24 sunday portsoy's scottish traditional boat festival 9am - 5pm on both days at the salmon bothy, links rd, portsoy. opening ceremony 11am saturday and ceilidh at 8pm in the evening. call 01261 842951 for details or email contact@scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk

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24 sunday lofty arts @ the loft 11am - 1pm, east grange farm, kinloss. creative fun sessions £4 per child - all children welcome (accompanied by an adult). booking recommended call 01343 850111

27 wednesday strawberry hill fiddlers from new york state, usa in

JULY 2012 in brief 1 sunday andy zaltzman @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com medieval jousting team ‘the knights of the damned’ @ brodie castle shows at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. battlefield highland reenactment group. adults £8, family £23, concessions £5. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events 4 wednesday wildlife warriors 2pm - 4pm, every wednesday until 15th august at the scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. wildlife kids’ club for children aged 6-10, £2 per child. children to be accompanied by an adult. booking is essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org.

5 thursday savour the flavour - the african kitchen tour 7pm - 9pm, elgin town hall. cookery demo. free to co-operative members & their guests. book online www.co-operativememberevents.coop, email patricia.ditommaso@co-operative.coop or call 0141 304 5582 6 friday wild woods walk 7pm - 9pm, scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. explore the woods to uncover some of their secrets & meet the animals that live in them. children must be accompanied by an adult. booking is essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org.

8 sunday kingston community litter pick 10am - 11am. every month local people help to keep the spey bay reserve beautiful by sweeping the west side of the reserve for litter. if you would like to help out, please call the ranger for more info on 01343 820339 13 friday pond dipping 10am - 12pm, meet at the lein car park in kingston. children to be accompanied by an adult. nets provided, wear wellies. booking essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org 27 friday - 29 sunday speyfest 2012 - the playing fields on east street in the moray town of fochabers will be home to the 17th speyfest weekend. it is one of the longest running music festivals in scotland, of its kind. visit www.speyfest.com for tickets & more information.

28 saturday wilderness survival day with moray council & swt rangers 1pm 3:30pm, meet at speyside way car park, fochabers wood, just after the spey bay roundabout. for children aged 8 & up. all children to be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child. booking is essential. email dolphincentre@wdcs.org or call 01343 820 339.

30 monday return of the lumberjacks @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. a triple bill of comedy. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

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4) Heat a large non-stick pan with 1tbsp vegetable oil. Add salmon and carefully cook on all sides until the pancetta is crispy which should take about 3-4 minutes.

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The island of La Gomera lies to the west of Tenerife and is ideal for a short break or as a twin-centre with Tenerife. Just a 45 minute ferry crossing from Los Cristianos, it is a far cry from the lively southern resorts. Steeped in history this sleepy island is unspoilt and has a dramatic landscape of terraced valleys and plunging ravines, and according to the locals the best views of Mount Teide. Car hire is definitely the best way to see the best of this island, roads are winding but recently resurfaced and widened and are easily navigated. The Garajonay National park with its dense, lush flora and fauna is a walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise with mapped trails and guided walks through the rainforest. Lunch at the Casa Conchita restaurant is a must with traditional cuisine, local wines and spectacular panoramic views from your table.

Back on Tenerife, there are unspoilt towns such as Garachico, recently featured on channel 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Heaven on Earth. Garachico in the north of the island is an uncommercialised fishing village and an ideal way to see real Canarian life! The locals still meet in the evenings under the old trees in the bustling town square. And the crystal clear waters at the volcanic pools are ideal for a dip, or for the braver a diving platform.

Visit Santa Cruz, the historic yet cosmopolitan capital city in the north east with the abstract Auditorium Opera House, home to the Tenerife symphony orchestra, hosting numerous musical events throughout the year. The lively bazaar and food market also draw tourists to this area.

Tenerife and La Gomera have a wealth of activities you may not associate with the islands including, hiking and rambling, mountain biking, paragliding, cookery schools, wine tasting, whale and dolphin watching, diving, swim with turtles, the list is endless.

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At 5am on the same day the car park was deserted. Loch Insh was like a dark mirror and on the far bank mist was forming where the first rays of the sun came over the hills behind me. I settled down by the shore 200 metres from the Ospreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s island and waited. In the Sallow bushes above me a pair of Willow warblers were systematically searching for small green caterpillars and, despite being only a few metres away, they ignored me. To my left, three Roe deer stepped into the Loch and appeared to be walking on water as they made through the shallows to the island to feed greedily on the new reed growth. To my right, a Golden eye drake slipped low into the water moving like a torpedo to attack a rival; driving him off in a flurry of wings and spray. Then movement on the dark surface of the Loch caught my eye, a V-shaped wake heading for the bridge; two otters returning to the river after a night hunting in the reed beds.

Meanwhile, having spent an hour preening every feather and prompted by impatient calls from his mate, the male Osprey decided it was time for action. He slipped from his branch and circled low over the loch between the Island and the bridge. On seeing a fish he started to dive, aborting at the last second and flying up the Spey. A little while later, the female stood on the side of the nest calling, the male flew back over the bridge holding a fish. After leaving it in the nest he set off down the loch, returning with a pike which he ate on the preening branch.

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festivals 8 -10th June This month sees the Rockness monster explode onto our Highland banks once again as a wealth of known and not so well known talent hit several stages for three days. Over 30,000 festival revellers, including a high proportion from Moray, are set to hit the shores of Lochness for a mixture of musical madness and matrimony.

Live comedy sets from the likes of Tim Minchin and Daniel Sloss, an inflatable church enabling music goers to tie the knot returns and plenty of music galore from Friday, June 8 is expected to take Dores by storm.

Hosting the best of the best in an overdrive of international talent, from Friendly Fires to Noah and The Whale to Zane Lowe, is just scratching the surface! Headliners include Mumford and Sons, Deadmau5, and Biffy Clyro. It doesn’t stop there… Ed Sheeran, Death In Vegas, Filth DJs, The View and Mylo are all set and raring to go to brace the Northern Scottish stages.

Moray bands and DJs from all over Scotland have been invited to showcase their musical talents this year and will feature at the Main Stage and new stage, Arcadia UFO for an altogether refreshed and revitalised Rockness.

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